General Dynamics · 1 month ago
Advanced Mechanical Engineer
USA-VA-Herndon
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics is a leading company in high technology solutions, and they are seeking an Advanced Mechanical Engineer for Intelligence Systems. The role involves designing and developing mechanical systems, leading project elements, and ensuring effective communication of technical results.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performing design and development of mechanical systems
Lead development of strategic small to mid-size task elements within larger projects
Effectively communicate analysis results, design requirements, trade results and carry out other tasks as required and assigned
See your designs from concept through development to use in operational environments
Participate via prototyping and testing
Develop specialized tools, structural systems, hardware components, assemblies, and prototypes supporting both program technology development tasking and customer operations initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred
high attention to detail in machine design and engineering analysis
structural analysis of assemblies and components fabricated from a range of materials
developing innovative solutions to unique problems
ability and flexibility to work in an often-dynamic environment with an open mind to unconventional design approaches
experience with material and component testing to verify design fitness
experience with our current CAD and analysis tools – Inventor, Revit, Ansys…
familiarity with engineering standards and codes – ASTM, AISC, ACI, NDS, IBC, etc
TS/SCI with polygraph is preferred
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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